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For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires

A billionaire couple was accused of withholding water that could help stop Los Angeles’ massive wildfires. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print But the water bank is more than 100 miles north of Los Angeles and plays no part in its water supply. The Wonderful Company said there was “zero truth” that it …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery High water demand, blackouts, …

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California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery High water demand, blackouts, …

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California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

The Independent

✕ Close Before and after: Piles of ash line streets in videos showing extent of devastation caused by LA fires The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Spend less money on hair gel: Mel Gibson to California Governor amid wildfires

India Today

Hollywood actor Mel Gibson was among the many prominent stars who their homes in the wildfires ripping through Los Angeles. In a post on X, Mel Gibson, whose Malibu mansion was gutted in the blaze, hit out at California Governor Gavin Newsom over the disaster. My message to Governor Gavin Newsom is that maybe he should spend less money on …

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4 days, 22 hours ago

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as fresh evacuation orders given

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch again as Los …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires: What could have minimised damage in catastrophic LA fires? ’It’s Catch-22’

Live Mint

Catastrophic wildfires, fueled by a dangerous combination of "exceptional dryness" and strong winds, continued to ravage South California on Saturday. Meanwhile, Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley said in an emotional interview with Fox 11 that her department’s budget was cut and "it did impact our ability to provide service". Experts told CNN that even fully functioning hydrants would not …

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5 days, 15 hours ago

Wildfires, dry hydrants and an empty reservoir

LA Times

Smoke from the Palisades fire envelopes the L.A. skyline with Dodger Stadium in the foreground. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Problems with fire hydrants raise questions about how prepared L.A. was for this week’s wildfires. A raging inferno and fire hydrants with no water This morning we’ll take a look at the problems surrounding fire …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Newsom orders investigation into dry fire hydrants that hampered firefighting in L.A.

LA Times

Beachfront house burns along Pacific Coast Highway as the Palisades fire sweeps across the coast. “We need answers to ensure this does not happen again and we have every resource available to fight these catastrophic fires.” The governor cited news reports that some fire hydrants had lost water pressure and that the reservoir in Pacific Palisades was out of commission …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

LA fires: Mother Nature is mostly to blame, but humans could have prepared better

CNN

CNN — Even as flames in Southern California continued to carve a destructive path on Friday and fire officials sought to assess the damage and determine how the fires began, a larger question loomed: Could this level of devastation somehow have been minimized, or is this simply the new normal in an era of climate-related calamities? “This is an unprecedented …

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6 days, 19 hours ago

Trump Calls On Newsom To Resign; Republicans Blame DEI For Inability To Contain Wildfires

Huff Post

President-elect Donald Trump speaks in Washington on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Let this serve, and be emblematic, of the gross incompetence and mismanagement of the Biden/Newscum Duo.” In reference to his inauguration date, he added, “January 20th cannot come fast enough!” Asked to respond to Trump — while standing in front of a blazing fire swallowing a structure — Newsom told …

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1 week ago

Locals will figure out: California Governor shrugs blame over hydrants amid wildfires

India Today

California Governor Gavin Newsom was seen deflecting responsibility for fire hydrants running out of water during the devastating Palisades fire, saying "local folks will figure it out". "Look, the local folks are trying to figure that out," Newsom said when asked to comment on fire hydrants running out of water. Trump claimed Newsom blocked a proposal to redirect excess water …

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1 week ago

Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California’s deadly fires

LA Times

As crews have fought the fast-spreading fires across the Los Angeles area, they have repeatedly been hampered by low water pressure and fire hydrants that have gone dry. “Local water systems are usually designed to fight local, small-scale fires over a limited time period,” said Kathryn Sorensen, director of research at Arizona State University’s Kyl Center for Water Policy. “At …

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1 week ago

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

CNN

Washington CNN — Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. Newsom has never refused to sign a “water restoration declaration.” In fact, there is no such document, as Newsom’s office said on social media on Wednesday and experts on California water policy confirmed. “There was no ‘water restoration declaration’ for him to sign,” Jeffrey Mount, …

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1 week ago

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

CNN

Washington CNN — Another natural disaster, another series of false claims from President-elect Donald Trump. Newsom has never refused to sign a “water restoration declaration.” In fact, there is no such document, as Newsom’s office said on social media on Wednesday and experts on California water policy confirmed. “There was no ‘water restoration declaration’ for him to sign,” Jeffrey Mount, …

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1 week ago

Fire Hydrants Ran Dry During Los Angeles Wildfires

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING For some 15 hours as wildfires spiraled out of control in Los Angeles, the public water system faced four times its usual demand, causing some hydrants to run dry and hindering the fight against the flames, local water officials said Wednesday. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power was pushing water from aqueducts and groundwater into …

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Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most

Associated Press

The water system used to fight the Palisades fire in Los Angeles buckled under the demands of what turned out to be the most destructive fire in city history, with some hydrants running dry as they were overstressed without assistance from firefighting aircraft for hours early Wednesday. Janisse Quiñones, head of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, said …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Fire hydrants ran dry as Pacific Palisades burned. L.A. city officials blame ‘tremendous demand’

LA Times

As wildfires raged across Los Angeles on Tuesday, crews battling the Palisades blaze faced an additional burden: Scores of fire hydrants in the Pacific Palisades had little to no water flowing out. By 3 a.m. Wednesday, all water storage tanks in the Palisades area “went dry,” diminishing the flow of water from hydrants in higher elevations, said Janisse Quiñones, chief …

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2 months ago

Firefighters faced low water pressure when battling Mountain fire. Here’s what happened

LA Times

In a matter of hours, the Mountain fire charged rapidly across the Santa Susana Mountains and into nearby foothill neighborhoods, forcing widespread evacuations and demanding intense firefights from crews showered in red-hot embers. VIDEO | 00:28 Firefighters discuss water pressure issues while fighting Mountain fire Then, hours later in the hills around Camarillo, Santa Barbara County Fire Capt. “During a …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave

Associated Press

CHICAGO — As a second straight day of hot soupy temperatures approaching triple digits hung over much of the Midwest on Tuesday, residents looked for ways to stay cool and indoors. The National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings and advisories Tuesday in large swaths of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio and into Mid-Atlantic states including Pennsylvania and …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Thieves are stealing L.A. County fire hydrants by the hundreds. Utility is now trying to outsmart them

LA Times

A fire hydrant, with a locking device that prevents access to the bolts, at 82 Street and Hooper Avenue in Los Angeles. “The first half of 2024, it’s just really ramped up,” Nutting said, “which is why we’ve been taking even more aggressive measures to try to stop it.” The measures the company has taken include welding hydrants to block …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

Noida: Fire department holds awareness drive at Atta Market

Hindustan Times

Days after a massive fire broke out at a hotel in Sector 104, the Noida fire department conducted an awareness drive at Atta Market in Sector 27 on Friday, said fire officers, adding that there are around 750 shops that are vulnerable to fire due to lack of safety measures. The Atta Market Association says it has written multiple times …

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2 years ago

Fire safety measures enhanced at Numaish

The Hindu

This year, fire safety measures have been enhanced at Numaish. Speaking to The Hindu, Disaster Management convenor of the exhibition Sukesh Reddy said, “This year, we have two underground water sumps fitted with high power motors, each with a capacity of 1.5 lakh litres of water. And, there will be fire engines and fire motorcycles stationed along with 24x7 vigilance.” …

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For LA water issues, misinformation spreads nearly as fast as the wildfires

California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?

California wildfires: How and why did fire hydrants run dry across Los Angeles?

California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

Spend less money on hair gel: Mel Gibson to California Governor amid wildfires

Watch: Los Angeles County officials give wildfire update as fresh evacuation orders given

Los Angeles wildfires: What could have minimised damage in catastrophic LA fires? ’It’s Catch-22’

Wildfires, dry hydrants and an empty reservoir

Newsom orders investigation into dry fire hydrants that hampered firefighting in L.A.

LA fires: Mother Nature is mostly to blame, but humans could have prepared better

Trump Calls On Newsom To Resign; Republicans Blame DEI For Inability To Contain Wildfires

Locals will figure out: California Governor shrugs blame over hydrants amid wildfires

Why hydrants ran dry as firefighters battled California’s deadly fires

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

Fact check: As wildfires rage, Trump lashes out with false claims about FEMA and California water policy

Fire Hydrants Ran Dry During Los Angeles Wildfires

Fire hydrants ran dry in Southern California just when they were needed most

Fire hydrants ran dry as Pacific Palisades burned. L.A. city officials blame ‘tremendous demand’

Firefighters faced low water pressure when battling Mountain fire. Here’s what happened

From cold towels to early dismissal, people are finding ways to cope with a 2nd day of heat wave

Thieves are stealing L.A. County fire hydrants by the hundreds. Utility is now trying to outsmart them

Noida: Fire department holds awareness drive at Atta Market

Fire safety measures enhanced at Numaish